Launch report · Xiaomi
POCO C61: An ultra-budget phone with a 90 Hz screen under $100.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2024·$90·Score 40/100
POCO C61 hits a very low price while still offering a 90 Hz screen, a 5,000 mAh battery and microSD — a basic but functional choice for first phones and backups.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.71" LCD 90 Hz
Chipset
Helio G36
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.0
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
192 g
What stands out
- 90 Hz screen under $100.
- 5,000 mAh + microSD.
- IP52 splash resistance.
- Cheapest entry point.
What to watch
- Only 8 MP camera.
- 10 W charging.
- Weak Helio G36.
- 720p, mono speaker.
The phone it has to beat
Moto G85
$299 · score 74/100